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Cross-Sector Facilities Access Initiative

Space Scotland

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06 Oct 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Space Scotland is seeking a contractor to assess facilities and equipment in industries adjacent to Scotland’s space sector, then connect space companies with suitable existing infrastructure. The work covers sectors such as energy, manufacturing, maritime, automotive, defence, advanced materials and electronics. It includes building a consistent assessment method, identifying and prioritising sectors and facilities, engaging with facility operators and other stakeholders, and compiling validated capabilities in a tagged spreadsheet for integration into Space Scotland’s facilities database. The contractor will also produce small promotional resources, such as case studies or quotes encouraging space companies to use selected facilities. The work is for Space Scotland, the coordinating body for Scotland’s space industry, and is delivered in Scotland.

Space Scotland invited offers through an open procedure for one service contract. The tender deadline was 21 October 2026 at 10:00, with proposals submitted electronically. The contract was scheduled to run for 180 days, with the work described as taking place from October 2026 to March 2027. The stated budget is £30,000 excluding VAT. Proposals were limited to six pages and were to include a contractor overview, relevant experience and case studies, delivery approach and risk register, deliverables and timetable, personnel, fee breakdown, and conflicts of interest. Evaluation considered understanding of the brief, alignment with the required qualities, strength of approach, team experience and capability, value for money, and ability to meet the timeframe.

This commission suits consultancies and specialist contractors able to conduct infrastructure, capability or market-intelligence assessments across multiple sectors. Suppliers need to identify and evaluate technical facilities, equipment and capabilities against defined requirements, and understand Scotland’s industrial and innovation ecosystems and the space sector’s infrastructure needs. Strong candidates will be able to engage facility operators, industry clusters, universities, research organisations, innovation centres and public-sector bodies; existing relationships with these groups are advantageous. The work also calls for structured stakeholder engagement, database-ready documentation and the ability to turn technical findings into clear, actionable outputs and concise promotional material. Bidders should demonstrate relevant cross-sector or space-sector experience through case studies and show that their proposed team and delivery approach can complete the assessment, engagement and database work within the commission’s scope.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cross-Sector Facilities Access Initiative

Notice Description

Space Scotland is the coordinating body for the Scottish space industry, promoting the growth and development of the Scottish space sector. We work to connect key stakeholders, promote sector priorities, and facilitate international and cross-disciplinary collaboration to enhance Scotland's role in the global space ecosystem. Space Scotland is seeking to appoint a contractor to undertake a cross-sector facilities assessment and engagement exercise from October 2026 to March 2027. The initiative aims to increase access to facilities and equipment within the Scottish space sector by identifying relevant, commercially available, non-space-specific infrastructure and capabilities in adjacent sectors. This will help create clearer pathways between Scottish space companies and facilities that already exist across sectors including energy, manufacturing, maritime, automotive, defence, advanced materials, electronics and other relevant industries.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Brief Space Scotland is seeking to appoint a contractor to undertake a cross-sector facilities assessment and engagement exercise from October 2026 to March 2027. The initiative aims to increase access to facilities within the Scottish space sector by identifying relevant, commercially available, non-space-specific infrastructure and capabilities in adjacent sectors. This will help create clearer pathways between Scottish space companies and facilities that already exist across sectors including energy, manufacturing, maritime, automotive, defence, advanced materials, electronics and other relevant industries. The work will build on existing infrastructure mapping and recommendations and establish a consistent methodology for identifying, assessing and engaging relevant facilities and facility operators. The appointed contractor will work closely with the Space Scotland team, the Infrastructure and Facilities Working Group and relevant stakeholders. What We Need - Experience of conducting infrastructure, capability or market intelligence exercises, particularly across multiple sectors. - Experience identifying and assessing technical facilities, equipment or capabilities against defined requirements. - Demonstrable understanding of relevant Scottish industrial and innovation ecosystems. - Experience engaging with industry clusters, facility operators, universities, research organisations, innovation centres and/or public-sector organisations. Existing relationships would be advantageous. - Ability to translate technical information into clear, structured and actionable outputs. - Knowledge of the Scottish space sector and its infrastructure requirements. Scope of Work Facility Assessment Criteria The contractor will develop a framework to assess relevant facilities and equipment, identify and prioritise adjacent sectors with relevant capabilities, and create an initial capability database with standardised information requirements to support future stakeholder engagement and expansion of the Space Scotland facilities database. Engage Priority Adjacent Sectors Undertake structured engagement with the sectors identified, using the developed standardised information requirements. Engagement will focus on the prioritised facilities and equipment that could support Scottish space-sector activities and understanding how companies can realistically access them. Expand the Space Scotland Facilities Database Relevant and validated facilities should be collated in a spreadsheet, with appropriate formatting and sector tags, so that it can be easily integrated with the existing database. Some small promotional resources, such as case studies or quotes inviting the space sector to utilise these selected facilities, should be created too. Budget The budget available for this commission is 30,000 GBP excluding VAT. Proposal Requirements Submissions should be limited to 6 pages. Submissions should include: - Company/contractor overview. - Relevant sector experience and case studies, including experience of space, infrastructure, facilities, manufacturing, technology or cross-sector engagement. - Proposed approach to delivering the scope of work, including a risk register. - Proposed deliverables and timetable. - Key personnel who would undertake the work and their relevant experience. - Fee breakdown demonstrating delivery within the 30,000 GBP budget. - Details of any relevant conflicts of interest. Evaluation Proposals will be assessed on: - Understanding and requirements of the brief. - Alignment with the qualities listed in the "What We Need from a Contractor" section. - Strength of the proposed approach to the scope of work. - Relevant experience and capability of the proposed team. - Value for money within the available budget. - Ability to deliver the work within the required timeframe. Submission Applications should be submitted to admin@spacescotland.org by 10AM 21 October 2026. Please include "Cross-Sector Facilities Access Initiative - ITT" in the subject line.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000844921
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT566030
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Space Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 3HJ
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT566030
    Cross-Sector Facilities Access Initiative - Space Scotland is the coordinating body for the Scottish space industry, promoting the growth and development of the Scottish space sector. We work to connect key stakeholders, promote sector priorities, and facilitate international and cross-disciplinary collaboration to enhance Scotland's role in the global space ecosystem. Space Scotland is seeking to appoint a contractor to undertake a cross-sector facilities assessment and engagement exercise from October 2026 to March 2027. The initiative aims to increase access to facilities and equipment within the Scottish space sector by identifying relevant, commercially available, non-space-specific infrastructure and capabilities in adjacent sectors. This will help create clearer pathways between Scottish space companies and facilities that already exist across sectors including energy, manufacturing, maritime, automotive, defence, advanced materials, electronics and other relevant industries.

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